Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 82 · 40 questions

Writer's tip (Which tool is it?): Decide which skill the question is testing. Use that lesson’s tip — the story element, the sense or comparison, the genre, the point of view or the syllable count. Read your choice back into the question to check it.

1. 1.Which sentence is written in third person? (a) We fed our goldfish before school. (b) Kavya fed her goldfish before school. (c) I fed my goldfish before school.
2. 2.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
   One windy afternoon, Aarav flew his kite in the playground. A strong gust blew the kite into the top of a neem tree. (a) Neel did not panic and looked at the names inside. (b) Aryan told Ms Gill the truth before she even asked. (c) Aarav jumped and jumped, but he could not reach it.
3. 3.Why does this opening hook the reader?
   “Today, everything will go wrong,” said Dev. (a) it starts with a question (b) it starts with someone speaking (c) it starts with a sound word
4. 4.Read the story. When does it take place?
   On Sports Day, Neel lined up at the sports ground. His running shoes had been mixed up, and they were too big! Neel did not panic and looked at the names inside. Coach Iqbal swapped them back with a boy in the next lane. Neel ran in the right shoes and came second. (a) on Sports Day (b) one busy morning (c) one hot afternoon
5. 5.Which opening is dull and needs a better hook? (a) “I found a map under my bed!” said Isha. (b) How do you catch a cloud in a jar? (c) My story is about a day at school.
6. 6.Which word is an onomatopoeia (a word that sounds like the noise it names)? (a) woof (b) tall (c) table
7. 7.Read the story. Which word best describes Kiara?
   On bake sale day, Kiara set up a stall at the school gate. By noon, nobody had bought a single cookie. Kiara made a bright sign that said “Fresh Cookies!” Her friend Zubin rang a bell to call people over. Soon Kiara had sold every cookie for the library fund. (a) careless (b) rude (c) creative
8. 8.Which feeling does this sentence show?
   “Vihaan folded his arms and glared at his brother.” (a) angry (b) scared (c) sad
9. 9.Is this sentence written in first person or third person?
   “Pooja shared her umbrella with a friend.” (a) third person (b) first person
10. 10.Read the story. Which sentence tells you the setting (where and when)?
    One Sunday evening, Sahil took the lift in a tall building. The lift jerked and stopped between two floors. Sahil stayed calm and pressed the red alarm button. Mrs Bose, the guard, called the lift mechanic at once. Soon the doors opened, and Sahil stepped out safely. (a) The lift jerked and stopped between two floors. (b) Soon the doors opened, and Sahil stepped out safely. (c) One Sunday evening, Sahil took the lift in a tall building.
11. 11.Read the story. Which sentence shows the problem?
    One quiet Sunday, Saanvi was visiting her grandpa’s flat. Grandpa could not find his reading glasses anywhere. Saanvi looked under the sofa and behind every cushion. At last she laughed, for the glasses were on his head! Grandpa chuckled and gave Saanvi a big hug. (a) Grandpa chuckled and gave Saanvi a big hug. (b) One quiet Sunday, Saanvi was visiting her grandpa’s flat. (c) Grandpa could not find his reading glasses anywhere.
12. 12.What makes the sound “beep”? (a) a sheep (b) a snake (c) a microwave
13. 13.Which title sounds most like an adventure story? (a) The Detective Dog (b) The Wishing Well of Gold (c) Journey to the Snowy Peak
14. 14.A good title is short and makes you want to read. Which is the best title? (a) A Story That I Wrote One Day (b) A Day When Something Happened (c) The Fallen Sparrow
15. 15.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Riya shook the branch of the mango tree hard. (a) Ripe mangoes fell to the ground. (b) The tree shook Riya back. (c) Apples fell from the mango tree.
16. 16.Which sentence is written in first person? (a) Rohan watered his tulsi plant every morning. (b) Kavya watered her tulsi plant every morning. (c) I watered my tulsi plant every morning.
17. 17.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The tap was left running in the sink. (a) Water overflowed onto the floor. (b) The sink stayed empty and dry. (c) The water ran back into the tap.
18. 18.Which mark goes in the gap?
    “Run, the bus is leaving___” shouted Dev. (a) an exclamation mark (!) (b) a question mark (?) (c) a full stop (.)
19. 19.Read the story. Which sentence tells you the setting (where and when)?
    One cloudy evening, Omkar heard a mew on his rooftop. A little kitten was stuck behind a water tank. Omkar spoke softly and put a saucer of milk nearby. The kitten tiptoed out to drink the milk. Omkar named her Pixie and gave her a cosy box. (a) The kitten tiptoed out to drink the milk. (b) Omkar named her Pixie and gave her a cosy box. (c) One cloudy evening, Omkar heard a mew on his rooftop.
20. 20.These steps to wash your hands are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Wet your hands under the tap. (b) Scrub between your fingers. (c) Rinse and dry them on a towel.
21. 21.Read the fable. Who learns a lesson in it?
    A goat saw juicy grass on the other side of a wide stream and jumped without looking. It landed in the mud and had to be pulled out by a buffalo. The goat learnt to check the distance before it jumped. (a) the goat (b) the tiger (c) the buffalo
22. 22.Read the story so far. Which sentence is the best ENDING?
    On Pongal morning, Aditi drew a rangoli on the front step. A gust of wind blew the coloured powder everywhere. Aditi did not give up and started all over again. Her brother Sid held up a board to block the wind. (a) This time the volcano fizzed, and Ananya won a prize. (b) Riya carried home a cake with her name spelt right. (c) By noon, Aditi’s rangoli was the brightest on the street.
23. 23.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a deep, booming voice
24. 24.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (a) Priya and Nani laughed at the clever plan. (b) Priya hid behind a bush and saw a monkey, Bholu, take one. (c) One summer holiday, Priya stayed at Nani’s orchard.
25. 25.These steps to bake a cake are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Let it cool, then cut a slice. (b) Mix flour, sugar, butter and eggs. (c) Pour the mixture into a cake tin.
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Skip the middle of the story. (b) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (c) Giggle all through the scary parts.
27. 27.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (b) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (c) Make the story three times too long.
28. 28.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The milk was left out of the fridge for two days. (a) The milk became sweeter and fresher. (b) The milk changed into orange juice. (c) The milk turned sour.
29. 29.Read the story. Where does it take place?
    One windy afternoon, Aarav flew his kite in the playground. A strong gust blew the kite into the top of a neem tree. Aarav jumped and jumped, but he could not reach it. His friend Kiran brought a bamboo pole to poke it free. Aarav thanked Kiran, and the kite flew high again. (a) the science fair (b) the playground (c) the wedding hall
30. 30.These steps to make lemonade are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Add cold water and a spoon of sugar. (b) Squeeze the juice into a jug. (c) Stir well and pour it into glasses.
31. 31.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) Aarav thanked Kiran, and the kite flew high again. (b) One windy afternoon, Aarav flew his kite in the playground. (c) Aarav jumped and jumped, but he could not reach it.
32. 32.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The old bread was as hard as a rock. (b) The playground was an oven in May. (c) The bus stopped at the school gate.
33. 33.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
    “The striped snake slid under the rock.” (a) snake (b) slid (c) striped
34. 34.Which word fits the gap best?
    “Who painted this lovely picture?” ___ Farhan. (a) sobbed (b) giggled (c) asked
35. 35.Which opening is dull and needs a better hook? (a) Why was the old well glowing at midnight? (b) Pop! The balloon burst in Dad’s face. (c) Once there was a dog. It was a dog.
36. 36.What kind of story is this?
    A girl journeys deep into the Sundarbans to rescue a tiger cub. (a) mystery story (b) adventure story (c) fairy tale
37. 37.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) “Come back here, Moti”! shouted Arjun. (b) Come back here, Moti! shouted Arjun. (c) “Come back here, Moti!” shouted Arjun.
38. 38.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) One Monday morning, Aryan sat down in his classroom. (b) Aryan told Ms Gill the truth before she even asked. (c) Aryan made a checklist so he would never forget again.
39. 39.How many syllables (beats) are in the word “tortoise”? (a) 2 (b) 1 (c) 3
40. 40.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Be brave even when you feel afraid.” (a) The Little Goat Who Stood Firm (b) The Deer and the Tortoise (c) The Rooster Who Bragged

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